Richland High School - Portal Yearbook (Johnstown, PA)

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These Moments Are Rare Principal of Richland Township High School is the very impressive title held by Mr. Norman J. Smith, whose headquarters are in the high school building. ln a more relaxed moment Mr. Smith watches students boarding their buses for home. He can usually be found looking out for the welfare of the student body any time during the school day. To the dismay of many students, he also can be seen when least expected. Mr. Smith often sur- veys the halls and the over-all situation of the day. His alertness keeps students on their toes and uncovers any difficulties that may rise. Norman J. Smith: High School Principal Having become head of the entire student body, Mr. Smith is burdened with numerous duties and responsibili- ties. He performs them with the experi- ence and enthusiasm all efficient princi- pals possess. School standards have been improved and more club functions have been permitted. The dramatics group, which has been regained at Rich- land, is an example of this. The honor system has been introduced to the stu- dents and a more informal atmosphere prevails. Serving in this capacity for his sec- ond year, Mr. Smith has become better acquainted with the students and the faculty and the various problems and situations that arise.

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' A Dreams Do Come True The RHS school board has provided our school district with new facilities for better educational training. They have made the building of the Rachel Hill elementary school and the Richland Junior High School possible. No, the school board did not forget about the high school. During the sum- mer they had the science and biology rooms of this building remodeled with more advanced equipment. Transportation is another problem which was solved by these seven men. Students have to be bussed from different sections of the district to the high school, junior high school, Rachel Hill, Church Grove, and Geistown elementary schools. This can prove to be a confusing situation. These factors point out that our school board members must be men who can realize and solve problems of the school district wisely, profitably, and con- structively. They are, from left to right, Mr. McDowell, member, Mr. Gilbert, member, Mr. A. Yost, vice-president, Mr. W. McQuade, president, Mr. M. Wingard, secretary, Mr. Hoffman, member, and Mr. R. Robel, treasurer. Efficiency ls His Business With the completion of the new Jun- ior High building the clerical tasks of the school system have been increased. Mr. Victor R. Zack, whose offices are located in the Church Grove building, has ca- pably assumed these added responsibili- ties. In addition, another new elemen- tary school now under construction on Rachel Hill will, upon completion, in- crease his duties even further. In a com- munity that has grown at the rate that Richland Township has, it is a job re- quiring much systematic organization to keep the school records in order. li

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Nick Campitelli Assumes Role as Junior High Principal With a completed section of the new schooling proiect being put to use, Mr. Nick R. Campitelli was named principal of the school. His title of assistant prin- cipal at the high school was abandoned and a replacement was not made. Miss Mary Burns Knot picturedj served as his secretary. Miss Burns was a 1961 graduate of Richland Township. Richland Separates Junior High Students Without precedent, a separate building has been con- structed for the younger teenagers of our school district. Located in University Park near the Rachael Hill Elementary School, the Junior High school covers approximately 80 acres. The spacious structure was begun in the spring of 1961. Because of insufficient time for completion several difticulties arose. The students assigned to the building for the first semester began studies at a later date than those at the high school. When cold weather stormed in, a heat problem had to be overcome in a short amount of time. After this, how- ever, classes were resumed at a normal speed. According to plans, the building will be completed be- fore the summer of 1962 is ended. School's Secretaries For an efficient school system, sec- retaries are indispensable. In the top photo is Mrs. Lois Rodgers who han- dles checks and the payroll for Mr. Zack. Miss Beverly Krouse, bottom right, performs duties for our principal, Mr. Smith. Known as Bev to the Office Practice girls, she is very helpful to them, also. In the lower left photo is Mrs. Mildred Baumgardner, secretary to Mr. Herlinger. Her oFfice is in the Church Grove Building. 13